5 Feb 2008 - A lively discussion about the Rio Tinto takeover battle, a new book on Rupert Murdoch's adventures in China and Kevin Rudd's magnificent record on financial management.

22 Jan 2008 - Who would have thought the children of Australia two biggest media empires - the Murdochs and the Packers - would get together and launch a $3.3 billion takeover bid. We discussed various angles on this move, plus the teetering trio - Centro, Allco and MFS.

Also click here to listen to Stephen Mayne on 774 ABC Melbourne with Lindy Burns or click here to listen to Stephen Mayne's last three chats with Virginia Trioli on 702 ABC Sydney.